American Water Spaniels Are Coming to Solon Springs in 2018!
Be Ready with Yours!
Wednesday, August 8 - Sunday, August 12, 2018
Solon Springs, Wisconsin
(Watch this page for the latest! Last Updated: 08/03/2018)
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See American Water Spaniels
in Action!
* Meet other AWS owners!
* Show your American Water Spaniel!
* Test your dog's hunting prowess!
* Have some fun!
The AWSC Nationals consists of four consecutive days of events held during the month of August for the benefit of AWS owners and members of the AWSC. The National Specialty is a licensed AKC conformation dog show held specifically for the American Water Spaniel. Other events during these four days include a Obedience Trial, Rally Trial, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, Roustabout, AWSC and AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests, Junior events, the club's annual meeting, an awards banquet, and much more. The Nationals offers many opportunities to display your dogs' talents, meet and socialize with other AWS owners, and participate the AWSC's most important event of the year.
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Judging Schedule |
Schedule of Events (See Event Details for Further Information)
Wednesday, August 8
St. Croix Inn
2:30 - 4:30.................. Judges Education Seminar
5:00 p.m....................Welcome Pizza Party & Auction of your state’s favorite beverage
7:00 p.m. .................. Health & Genetics—Seminar
DNA Sample Collection Clinic following Seminar
Thursday, August 9
Solon Springs Community Center
7:30 a.m. .................. DNA Sample Collection Clinic (until Noon)
8:00 a.m.................... Specialty at the Solon Springs Community Center.
Includes Canine Good Citizen and
Trick Dog tests. See Judging Program for exact
times
Scheduled Lunch
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Trash Duck Challenge following Lunch
St. Croix Inn
5:30 p.m.................... Social Hour - Cash Bar
6:00 p.m.................... Awards Banquet at the St. Croix Inn. Followed by - Awards and Brown Bag Raffle, Auction
Friday, August 10
Douglas County Bird Sanctuary
7:30 a.m.................... Hunt Test check-in
8.00 a.m.................... AKC/AWSC Hunt tests
12:00 p.m.................. Scheduled Lunch
Puppy Test after lunch
St. Croix Inn
6:00 p.m.................... Social Hour - Cash Bar
6:30 p.m.................... Buffet Dinner at the St. Croix Inn
7:30 p.m.................... Annual Meeting and Auction
Saturday, August 11
Douglas County Bird Sanctuary
7:30 a.m.................... Hunt Test check-in
8.00 a.m.................... AKC/AWSC Hunt tests
12:00 p.m.................. Scheduled Lunch,
Youth and Junior Handling after lunch
St. Croix Inn
6:00 p.m.................... Social Hour – Cash Bar
6:30 p.m………….. Annual Buffet Dinner, followed by Awards, Annual Auction, AWSC Raffle Draw
Sunday, August 12
Douglas County Bird Sanctuary
8:30 a.m.................... Roustabout check-in
9:00 a.m.................... Roustabout
12:00 p.m.................. Scheduled Lunch
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Get Your
Lodging Reservations Now!*
*Because Solon Springs is in the
heart of Northern Wisconsin Resort
Country, lodging is at a premium and
could be tough to find if you wait.
Lodging Choices:
Host Hotel:
The St. Croix Inn, Solon Springs, WI
(Phone:
715-378-4444;
Toll Free: 844-820-1362).
Stcroixinnmotel.com We
are planning to hold all of the AWSC
evening events on the Inn's premises.
The St.
Croix Inn Hotel is located on
beautiful
St Croix Lake, headwaters for the St
Croix & Brule Rivers. Hotel and Local
amenities include: Rooms with balconies
overlooking the lake, free continental
breakfast, a full lounge with outdoor
deck overlooking the lake, pool and hot
tub, pontoons, kayaks, canoes, bikes, a
trout pond for kids to fish off a pier,
great fishing, etc.
There are 4 styles of rooms to choose
from:
Alternate Lodging:
Swanson's Motel, Cabins &
Campgrounds,
Solon Springs, WI.
(715-378-2215)
Located one mile south of Solon Springs
on Business Highway 53.
There are only a limited number of
cabins available -- 5. Don't wait.
First Come, First Served.
Swanson's will hold a limited number of
cabins for AWSC members,
until June 1, 2018:
##1, 5 (Small, 1 Queen Bed, no kitchen);
## 2, 3 (Small, 2 double beds, no
kitchen) $50 per night on weekdays, $70
per night on weekends.
# 7 or #11 (2 Bedrooms w/ Kitchen) $94
per night on weekdays, $114 per night on
weekends.
One-time dog fee of $50
Bed linens and towels supplied. All
cabins feature air conditioning, wi/fi,
TV, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee
pots, and showers.
Swanson's has a 20×40 in-ground heated
swimming pool. A playground area
includes swings, slide and sand play
area.
Lucius Woods County Park Campground.
Located in Solon Springs, just a
3-minute walk to our Host Hotel, the St.
Croix Inn.
http://www.douglascountywi.org/650/Campgrounds
Located on Upper St. Croix Lake in the
village of Solon Springs, this park
offers visitors 24 total sites: 13 with
electrical and water hook-ups and, 11
non-electric campsites, containing
fire rings, picnic tables, and benches.
Lucius Woods amenities include showers,
flush toilets, a sanitary dump station.
Generally, no advance reservations!*
Camping Rates:
Electric site: $18.00/night
Non-electric site: $15.00/night
Firewood: $3.00/armload
Groups of more than 5: Additional
$1.00/person
Sleepy Hollow Motel,
7811 US-2, Wentworth, WI 54874.
Phone: (715)
398-6989.
Small 10-room motel, a 20-25 minute
drive from Solon Springs, right off
Highway 2. Patty St. Onge has
personally checked this motel, and says
that it is very clean and
well-maintained. Each room has a small
refrigerator. Rates are $55 to $65 per
night, plus a $10 dog fee. The Manager
will hold all 10 rooms for AWSC members
attending Nationals
until July 1, 2018.
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